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There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws.
12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits which provides a state by state comparison with references.
One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief period of time (usually just after school).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoDepending on the twelve year old yes you can. if the twelve year old is mature and semi responsible you can leave him or her in his or hers room or the living room so it can watch television or something. if the kids is immature and rude or mean then most likely no, unless the kid stays in his or hers room, then yes.
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∙ 15y agothis is against the law to leave children on there own from the ages of a new born to 13
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∙ 15y agoYes. it just depends whether the parents trust you.
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∙ 13y agoTechnically it is not, because the child is a minor.
Another View; The age of the "minor" and the state of residence would have to be known in order to answer.
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∙ 11y agoyes they are old enough
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∙ 16y agoof course
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Age child can be left alone overnight in NJ?
A child could usually stay home at the age of 7, but an ethical and responsible person wouldn't leave their child home alone before the age of 12.
Southeastern Pennsylvania school age child care project?
At what age can a child be left home alone?
What is the legal age for a child to stay alone overnight in Ontario Canada?
There is currently not a law that specifies the age a child has to be to stay home alone overnight. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is mature enough to handle it.
At what age can you leave a child at home alone in VA?
I think it sould be mostly up to the parent but it should be when the child is mature enough to handle themselves and emergency situations. They should not be left home alone for too long the first time and go over the emergency procedures with your child.You may gradually increase the time alone if it is okay with the child. DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD ALONE IF THEY DONT WANT TO BE LEFT HOME ALONE!!!!!
What is the legal age a child can be left home alone in Hong Kong?
8
When can a child be left at home alone in Pennsylvania?
13 is the legal age for a child to be left alone in the US
What is the age you can leave your child home alone in Louisiana?
The state of Louisiana does not have a law that states the age in which a child can be left home alone. However it is never recommended that a child under age 12 be left home alone for any period of time.
Age child can be left alone overnight in NJ?
A child could usually stay home at the age of 7, but an ethical and responsible person wouldn't leave their child home alone before the age of 12.
What age can a child be left home alone in Utah?
Twelve
Southeastern Pennsylvania school age child care project?
At what age can a child be left home alone?
What is the legal age in TX that a child can be left home alone?
12
What age is legal in Maryland a child can be left home alone?
12
What age can a child be left home alone overnight in FL?
NEVER!!
How old can a child be to left home alone?
They can be left home at any time but the legal age is 12+.
At what age can a child be left home alone in Detroit MI?
Seven years of age.
What age can a teenager be left home alone for extended periods of time in Alberta?
There is no legal minimum age for a child to be left alone in Alberta.
Can a child be left alone ina home at the age of 8 years old?
No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!
